Do-it-yourself massages

These self-massages are ideal for fighting against headaches. They are
simple, they don't require too much preparation and can be done at
any moment.

+ Through massage –an ancient art derived from Oriental
philosophy– techniques have been developed over time by a series of
cultures, as a form of using the hands to relax, release tension,
eliminate toxins, increase muscle tone, relieve pain and to increase the
over all health and well-being. Massages are basically sedatives and
pleasant therapies.

Some techniques can be applied as self-massages and may be very practical
and efficient, especially for intense or chronic headaches. They can be
done at any time (any time when you feel achy or you want to
relieve tension), although it is recommended to do these
self-massages after taking a bath. They can be given directly on the
skin's surface, or using a cream or essential oil. It is good to
accompany do-it-yourself massages with soft music, to help you to fully
relax.

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Exercise 1

To relieve headaches and migraines, press the point on your hand between
your index finger and thumb right where the bones meet.

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Exercise 2

To relieve headaches, especially when they are related to sinus
infections, place your thumbs on the edges of where your eyebrows end
and stimulate this point by placing the weight of your head on your
thumbs.

WARNING

These massages present side effects if you have an infection. They
should not be used if you have pain caused by an earache or pain in the
jaw area, as a result of a tooth infection.

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Exercise 3

1.
To soothe pains in the head, gently press on your temples with the tips
of your fingers and use small circular motions (you can alternate
between massaging forward and backward).

2.
Without stopping, using circular rubbing motions, run your hands along
your head, from your temples all the way to the base of your skull and
massage this area for a few minutes, also using circular motions.

3.
Return to your forehead and massage the area, using circular motions
with your index and middle fingers.

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